REQ ID RDQ227R1057

At Databricks, we are obsessed with enabling data teams to solve the world’s toughest problems, from security threat detection to cancer drug development. We do this by building and running the world’s best data and AI platform, so our customers can focus on the high value challenges that are central to their own missions.

As a UX Research Intern, you will leverage qualitative and quantitative research methods to conduct research that ensures the Databricks user experience is measurably usable, efficient, and delightful. You will learn how to be a successful researcher at a high-growth enterprise technology company that operates at the important intersection of data and AI. You will partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Design, and report to the UX Research lead. You will have a dedicated mentor and will join our intern cohort where you'll connect with product managers, engineers, designers, account teams, other interns, and leaders from across the company.

The impact your will have:

Conduct user research: Plan and execute qualitative and quantitative research studies to understand the needs, desires, and behaviors of our users.
Analyze data: Interpret and synthesize research findings to generate actionable insights and recommendations for product improvements.
Collaborate with teams: Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate research findings into the product development process.
Create research reports: Prepare detailed research reports and presentations to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.

What we look for:

Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field Pursuing with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027
Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, such as contextual inquiry, usability testing, diary studies, and survey design and statistics
Prior research experience through internships, academic labs, or scholarly projects
Detail-oriented and passionate about understanding user needs and behaviors.

Pay Range Transparency

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Bellevue, Washington Hourly Rate

$34—$42 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Benefits

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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